Welcome to the Brigham Young University IRB Office

The BYU IRB is dedicated to facilitating ethical human subjects research in collaboration with investigators, in accordance with 45 CFR 46 and the principles of the Belmont Report. Our foremost responsibility is to safeguard the rights and welfare of research participants while supporting the responsible advancement of scientific knowledge.

In alignment with the aims of a BYU education, we seek to:

• Spiritually strengthen by encouraging respect, compassion, and integrity in all interactions with research participants.
• Intellectually enlarge by guiding investigators in conducting rigorous, ethical research that expands knowledge and contributes to meaningful scholarship.
• Build character by modeling accountability, fairness, and empathy in the review process.
• Promote lifelong learning and service by fostering a culture of ethical responsibility that extends beyond the university into professional and community endeavors.

Through active engagement, clear communication, and a collaborative approach, the BYU IRB empowers investigators to conduct research that is both ethically sound and impactful—contributing to scholarship while upholding the highest standards of human subject protection in harmony with the mission and aims of BYU.